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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying to Celebrate “National Milk Day” on November 26, 2021
‘Iconic Week’- the Week-Long Celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by the Department Will Culminate with the Celebration of National Milk Day
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Shri Parshottam Rupala will confer National Gopal Ratna Awards on this Occasion
IVF Labs at Gujarat and Karnataka will also be launched
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying will celebrate “National Milk Day” to commemorate the birth centenary of Dr. Varghese Kurien  on 26.11.2021 at T K Patel Auditorium, National Dairy Development Board  Campus, NDDB, Anand, Gujarat at 10:00 AM onward and till 2.00 PM. The event will be jointly organised by the Department with National Dairy Development Board and other institutions created by Dr. Kurien.
‘Iconic Week’- the week-long celebration of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by the Department will culminate with the celebration of National Milk Day.
During the ceremony, Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Parshottam Rupala will confer National Gopal Ratna Awards to the winners of the Best Dairy Farmer rearing indigenous cattle/buffalo breeds, Best Artificial Insemination Technician and Best Dairy Cooperative Society / Milk Producer Company/ Dairy Farmer Producer Organization in the country.
Besides felicitation of the winners of the prestigious National Gopal Ratna Awards, Shri Parshottam Rupala will also inaugurate/launch IVF Lab at Dhamrod, Gujarat and Hessergatta, Karnataka and Start-up Grand Challenge 2.0.
Mos Dr. L.Murugan and Sanjeev Kumar Balyan will also grace the occasions.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s Interaction with the Indian Community in Munich, Germany
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed and interacted with the Indian community in Germany at the Audi Dome, Munich. Thousands of members of the vibrant Indian community in Germany participated in the event.
Prime Minister highlighted India’s growth story and mentioned various initiatives undertaken by the government to further achieve the country’s development agenda. Prime Minister also lauded the contribution of diaspora in promoting India’s success story and acting as brand ambassadors of India’s success.
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Dak Adalat on September 26
Thiruvananthapuram North Divisional level Dak Adalat will be held on September 26 at 11 AM to file complaints about postal services. Complaints and suggestions against the services provided by the Post offices of Thiruvananthapuram North Division can be sent to the Senior Superintendent, Thiruvananthapuram North Postal Division, Thiruvananthapuram-695001 on or before September 22 along with the complainant's e-mail ID/WhatsApp number. Complaints can also be sent to ssptvnorth.keralapost[at]gmail[dot]com/ dotpuramnorth.kl@indiapost.gov.in.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India reports 1.14 Lakh Daily New Cases, lowest in two months
Less than 2 lakh Daily New Cases for 10 continuous days
India's Active Caseload drops below 15 Lakh; at 14,77,799 today
Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber Daily New Cases for 24th consecutive day
Steady rise in national Recovery Rate maintained; Recovery Rate increases to 93.67%
Decline of Daily Positivity Rate to 5.62% continues trend of less than 10% positivity rate for 13 continuous days
India crosses landmark of 23 cr vaccination coverage
India has reported 1,14,460 New Cases in the last 24 hours. This is the lowest in the last two months. The country has recorded less than 2 lakh Daily New Cases for 10 continuous days now. This is a result of collaborative and sustained efforts by the Centre and States/UTs following the “whole of Government” approach.
India has been witnessing a continuous fall in the active cases.The country’s Active Caseload has dipped below 15 lakh mark; stands at 14,77,799 today. The Caseload is below 20 lakhs for six successive days.
A net decline of 77,449 is witnessed in the last 24 hours and active cases are now only 5.13%of the country's total Positive Cases.
With more people recovering from COVID19 infection, India’s Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 24th consecutive day. 1,89,232 recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours.
74,772 more recoveries were reported during the last 24 hours as compared to the daily new cases.
Out of the people infected since beginning of the pandemic 2,69,84,781 people have already recovered from COVID-19. This constitutes an overall recovery rate of 93.67%, which is showing an increasing trend.
A total of 20,36,311 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country and cumulatively India has conducted over 36.4 crore  tests so far.
While on one side testing has been enhanced across the country, a continued decline in weekly case positivity is noticed. Weekly Positivity Rate is currently at 6.54% while the Daily Positivity rate standsat 5.62% today. It has remained less than 10% for 13 consecutive days now.
In another significant achievement, the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has exceeded 23 crore. 23.13 Cr vaccine doses have been administered under the Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 33,53,539 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
A total of 23,13,22,417 vaccine doses have been administered through 32,42,503 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today.
These include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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99,63,790
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2nd Dose
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68,55,261
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,61,65,342
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2nd Dose
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86,62,859
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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2,77,39,545
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2nd Dose
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1,61,253
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Age Group 45 to 60 years
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1st Dose
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7,07,15,580
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2nd Dose
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1,12,99,332
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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6,05,54,245
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2nd Dose
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1,92,05,210
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Total
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23,13,22,417
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Petroleum Minister Hardeep S. Puri to address Bioenergy Summit Programme of CII
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The summit with theme “Energy Transition- Solution for a Sustainable Tomorrow” to be held tomorrow
Summit to provide an opportunity for Innovators and a way forward for Clean & Green Energy Solutions for future
To also dwell upon the relevance of biofuel in the overall sustainability agenda
Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas & Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep S. Puri will address the 11th edition of Confederation of Indian Industry’s flagship event “Bio Energy Summit 2023” to be held tomorrow i.e. on 12th January, 2023 in New Delhi. The Summit with the theme “Energy Transition- Solution for a Sustainable Tomorrow”, will provide an opportunity for Innovators and a way forward for Clean & Green Energy Solutions for future. The summit will also dwell upon the relevance of biofuel in the overall sustainability agenda.
After India taking over the presidency of the G20, the Summit is a great opportunity to jumpstart more action across the country and build the momentum for the G20 summit later this year. It will discuss the solutions to the challenges facing the world including climate change and sustainable development. While the bioenergy sector is one of the ways of creating solutions for a sustainable tomorrow, it needs to be integrated into global trade policies.
CII Bio Energy Summit 2023 will be addressed by more than 30 speakers across six sessions focussing on compressed biogas, ethanol, financing, and waste to biofuels besides ministerial sessions. More than 500 delegates including CEOs, policy makers, academia & researchers, innovators, diplomats, and investors are expected to join this.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Notification regarding Retrofitment in BS VI Vehicles
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways vide G.S.R. 625 dated 11th August, 2022 has notified regarding retrofitment of CNG and LPG kit on BS -VI gasoline vehicles and replacement of diesel engines with CNG/LPG engines in case of BS-VI vehicles, less than 3.5 tonnes.
As of now, retrofitment of CNG and LPG kits is permissible in motor vehicles complying with BS IV emission norms.
Click here to see the Gazette Notification
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Creation of New Employment through PMRPY
Government is implementing Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana  since 2016 with the objective to incentivise employers for creation of new employment and also aimed to bring informal workers to the formal workforce. Under the scheme, Government of India is paying Employer’s full contribution i.e. 12% towards Employees’ Provident Fund  and Employees’ Pension Scheme  both  for a period of three years to the new employees through Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation . The terminal date for registration of beneficiary through establishment was 31st March 2019. The beneficiaries registered upto 31st March, 2019 will continue to receive the benefits for 3 years from the date of registration under the scheme. As on 3rd March, 2021, benefits have been provided to 1.21 crore beneficiaries through 1.52 lakh establishments.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana  Scheme is being implemented with effect from 1st October, 2020 to incentivize creation of new employment along with social security benefits and restoration of loss of employment during COVID-19 pandemic. Under ABRY, Government of India is crediting for a period of two years, both the employees’ share  and employers’ share  of contribution payable or only the employees’ share, depending on employment strength of the EPFO registered establishments.
Further, Government had launched Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana  under which Government of India had contributed both 12% employer’s share and 12% employee’s share under Employees Provident Fund , totaling 24% of the wage for the wage month from March to August, 2020 for the establishments having upto 100 employees with 90% of such employees earning less than Rs. 15000/-.
This information was given by Minister of State  for Labour & Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Induction of Indigenous Bridging System into the Indian Army
In continuation of efforts towards Atmanirbharta andin close coordination with the private industry and DRDO, the Indian Army has inducted three sets of 10-metre short span bridges, which were formally handed over on 29 December 2020 at the Talegaon facility of Larsen & Toubro Limited.
The equipment will meet the important requirement of providing mobility to own forces by speedy bridging of gaps during operations.
This accomplishment is a step towards weaning away our armed forces from foreign manufactured equipment with the the Bridge indigenously designed, developed and delivered as per schedule. All stakeholders have put in concerted efforts to overcome challenges and realise the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government, which aims to ensure self reliance and self sufficiency in meeting the defence needs of the Indian Army.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
New Rules for Packaged Food Products
The Government has amended the Legal Metrology  Rules, 2011 vide G.S.R. 629 dated 23 June, 2017 and incorporated a new provision under Rule 6 as follows:
“6 If a package contains a commodity which may become unfit for human consumption after a period of time, the ‘best before or use by the date, month and year’ shall also be mentioned on the label:
Provided that nothing in this clause shall apply if a provision in this regard is made in any other law.”
The facility of ‘e-code’ for net quantity assurance of the commodity and other required declarations is proposed to be given to the industries to ensure that the commodity is correct in quantity and declarations, which is optional and not mandatory.
The e-commerce companies are required to ensure that the mandatory declarations are displayed on the digital and electronic network used for e-commerce transactions viz. Name and address of the manufacturer/ packer/ Importer, Name of the Commodity, Net quantity, Retail sale price in the form MRP  and consumer care details.
The size of the numerals printed on the pre-packaged commodities have been increased vide this new amendment in the Legal Metrology  Rules, 2011. The said amendment will come into force w.e.f. 1stJanuary, 2018 to enhance consumer protection.
For the violation of these Rules, the penalty provisions are made under section 36 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.
This information was given by Shri C. R. Chaudhary, the Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, today.
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 16 projects of more than Rs1300 crore in North East region of India : Shri G. Kishan Reddy
Identification and development of Tourist Destinations is primarily the responsibility of the respective State Government/ Union Territory Administration. However, the Ministry of Tourism under its scheme of ‘Swadesh Darshan’ provides funds to State Government/ Union Territory Administration/ Central Agencies, etc. for tourism infrastructure development in the country. Under this scheme, the Ministry of Tourism has sanctioned 16 projects in North East region of India for a total amount of Rs.1337.63 crore. The Ministry of Tourism under its scheme of Swadesh Darshan has sanctioned 02 projects in Assam.
This information was given by Minister of Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Cleanliness Drive organized on Yamuna Ghat by NMCG on Gandhi Jayanti
As part of the Swachhta Hi Sewa campaign and celebration of Gandhi Jayanti, a cleanliness drive was organized by National Mission for Clean Ganga  on 2nd October at a Yamuna Ghat in Kalindi Kunj . The volunteers from NMCG stakeholders and partners including Ganga Vichar Manch, Tree Craze Foundation, Ganga Samagra, Yamuna Mission, local municipal bodies etc. participated in the event. NMCG team was led by Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, Director General, NMCG who welcomed all the participants. A Ganga Pledge was administered to reiterate the commitment towards the cause of river rejuvenation. Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, ED  also participated.
The Shram Daan teams were split into two parts – one side of the ghat was cleaned by the volunteers of Ganga Vichar Manch, Western Uttar Pradesh Unit including Sh. Bharat Pathak, National Convener and Sh. CP Chauhan. Ganga Vichar Manch is a volunteer platform that enables interactive dialogue and coordination of activities among various stakeholders of NMCG. Ms. Nandita Pathak of Ganga Samagra also took part with her team.
The other side of the ghat was cleaned by the officials of NMCG, Yamuna Mission, Tree Craze Foundation and others. Tree Craze Foundation is a not-for-profit organization committed to the cause of trees, rivers, ecosystems and environment. Tree Craze Foundation, headed by Ms. Bhawna Badola regularly organizes cleaning activities on the ghats of Yamuna in the National Capital Region. Tree Craze Foundation is also NMCG’s partner to organize Ganga Quest, a unique online quiz aimed at engaging children and youth in the Namami Gange Programme.
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, DG, NMCG, who led from the front, emphasized on the importance of rejuvenating not just River Ganga but also its tributaries to bring back the wholesomeness of River Ganga. The cleaning of tributaries of Ganga like Yamuna, Hindon, Ram Ganga, Kosi etc. is part of the Namami Gange Programme and several projects have been sanctioned for cleaning of tributaries of Ganga.
He added that apart from Gandhi Jayanti, the Nation is also celebrating Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav and similar activities are being organized in various parts of the main stem Ganga basin states by the volunteers of Ganga Vichar Manch.
Special Service and Features
Sea ranching of the green tiger shrimp Penaeus semisulcatus under the Central Sector Scheme component of 'Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana' 
A total of 2.8 million green tiger shrimp seeds  were sea ranched at Pamban  on 28 th February, 2023 under the Project entitled & Sea ranching of Green tiger shrimp  Post Larvae  in Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu" funded by Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt. of India under the Central Sector Scheme component of the PMMSY. The shrimp seeds were released by Shri Abdul Kadhar Jailani, Assistant Director of Fisheries & Fishermen Welfare, Rameswaram and Shri M. Sankar, Overseer, Panchayat representatives, mechanized and fishermen cooperative society members in presence of Dr. G. Tamilmani, Head-in- Charge & Principal Investigator of the project and the staff of the Mandapam Regional Centre. The fishermen thanked the Government of India and ICAR-CMFRI for such an initiative and expressed that this activity will be helpful in replenishing the green tiger shrimp stock. A total of 50.04 million green tiger shrimp seeds were sea ranched in Palk Bay and Gulf of Mannar since the inception of the Project . The sea ranching programme was coordinated by Dr. B. Johnson, Senior Scientist of the Centre.
Ministry of Defence
‘DARE TO DREAM’ SCHEME FOR PROMOTING START-UPS
A total of 5,637 applications have been received under three Dare to Dream Contests to promote individual and start-ups for innovation in the area of Defence and Aerospace in last three years. A total of 52 individuals and 34 start-ups have been awarded under three Dare to Dream contests out of 5,637 applications received in last three years. A total of 07 projects have been sanctioned and awarded to start-ups of Dare to Dream contest winners so far.
DRDO has been launching Dare to Dream Contest every year since 2019 to bring together innovators, entrepreneurs, individuals above 18 years and start-ups  for innovative ideas in the field of Defence and Aerospace. The selection criteria for evaluation of the entries are completeness of proposal, scientific soundness, design completeness, merit, technological readiness level achieved and innovation.
The selected individual/company are getting benefitted as DRDO supports them to realise awarded ideas into Prototype through Technology Development Fund  scheme.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Dr K Laxman in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism to organise six - day mega event “Bharat Parv” from 26th to 31st January,2023 at Red Fort lawns
Some of the best Republic Day Parade tableaux to be showcased at the venue
Highlights:
- Cultural performances by the Zonal Cultural Centres as well as cultural troupes from States/ UTs, a pan – India Food Court and a pan – India Crafts Bazaar with 65 handicraft stalls will be part of the event.
The six - day mega event “Bharat Parv” event is going to be organized by the Government of India at the Lawns and Gyan Path in front of Red Fort, Delhi from 26th to 31st January, 2023, as part of the Republic Day Celebrations.
Ministry of Tourism has been designated as the nodal Ministry for the event, the highlights of which will include showcasing of the best Republic Day Parade tableaux at the venue, cultural performances by the Zonal Cultural Centres as well as cultural troupes from States/ UTs, a pan – India Food Court and a pan – India Crafts Bazaar with 65 handicraft stalls. The event will be inaugurated on 26th January, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. and will be open to general public from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on 26th January, 2023 and from 12: noon to 10:00 p.m. from 27th onwards to 31st January, 2023. The event is expected to attract a large number of visitors on all days.
Bharat Parv was previously in held 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020  at the Lawns and Gyan Path in front of Red Fort. The physical event is being organized after a gap of 2 years at the Lawns and Gyan Path in front of Red Fort. The event would have Food Festival, Handicraft mela, folk and tribal dance performances, Performances by cultural troupes, Display of Republic Day Tableaux, illumination of Red Fort etc. Branding and promotion of Dekho Apna Desh, Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat, G20 and Mission LIFE would be undertaken during the event.
The six-day event will have the following major components:
Regional Cuisine Display and Sale
- Food Court
- Stalls by State govt.
- Stalls by IHM’s
- Stalls by Food Vendors
- Food Demonstrations 
Handicraft & Handloom
- Stalls by DC, Handloom
- Stalls by State governments
- Stalls by KVIC, TRIFED
Culture & Heritage
- Choreographed performances by Zonal Cultural Centre 
- Performance by States/UTs
- Special Performances
- Display of Tableaux
Achievements & Flagship Programme of Central Government Ministries and Organizations
Activity Zone
- Nukkad Natak
- Quizzes
- Painting Competitions
- Involvement of Tourism Yuva Club, School/College
- Experiential Zone
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal to inaugurate National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways & Coasts, IIT M – Discovery Campus at Chennai
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways & AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate National Technology Centre for Ports, Waterways and Coasts , IIT M – Discovery Campus on 24th April 2023 at Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Under the Sagarmala Programme, NTCWPC has been established in IIT Chennai at a cost of Rs. 77 Crore. The institute acts as a technological arm of the Ministry and develops cutting-edge technologies and application products to provide solutions to various challenges faced by Ports & Shipping Sector.
The Institute has world class capabilities for undertaking the 2D & 3D investigations of research and consultancy nature for the Port, Coastal, Waterway sector across all disciplines. Modelling of Ocean, determining the Coastal & Estuarine Flows, Sediment transport and morpho dynamics, planning of Navigation and Maneuvering, estimation of Dredging & Siltation, consultancy in Port and Coastal Engineering – designing the Structures and Breakwaters, Autonomous Platforms & vehicles, Experimental & CFD modelling of flow & Hull interaction, Hydrodynamics of multiple hulls, Ocean renewable energy coupled with port facilities are some of the areas where expertise has already been developed for the benefit of the country. .
The Institute empowers Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives of the country in the sectors highlighted above.
Ministry of Defence
INS TABAR COMPLETES MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE WITH FRENCH NAVY
INS Tabar, on completion of port visit to Brest, France undertook maritime partnership exercise with FNS Aquitaine, a French naval Frigate in the Bay of Biscay on 15 and 16 Jul 21. A twin engine helicopter  from FNS Aquitaine and four Rafale fighter aircraft from French Navy also participated in the exercise.
A wide range of operations like Anti - Submarine, Surface Manoeuvers, Replenishment at Sea approach, Firing on target, Visit Board Search & Seizure , Steam Past, Air Defence, Air Picture Compilation, Vertical Replenishment and crossdeck operations were exercised by the ships. The exercise was mutually beneficial in enhancing interoperability and towards consolidating combined operations against maritime threats.
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